Why is there an overwhelming support for the idea of democracy all over the world?
Or
How does democracy have the ability to generate its own support?

Democracy is seen to be good in principle:
(i)Over a hundred countries of the world today claim and practice some kind of democratic politics. They have formal constitutions, they hold elections, they have parties and they guarantee rights of citizens. Hence, democracy produces a government that is accountable to the citizens and responsive to the needs and expectations of the citizens.

(ii)No society can fully and permanently resolve conflict among different groups. But we can learn to respect these differences and evolve mechanisms to negotiate the differences. Democracy is best suited as it develops a procedure to conduct competitions. Belgium is a successful example of negotiating difference among ethnic population.

(iii)The passion for respect and freedom, which are the basis of democracy, have been recognised throughout the world and has been achieved in various degrees in various democracies. The support for the idea of democracy is overwhelming all over the world and is evident from South Asia, where the support exists in countries with democratic as well as undemocratic regimes.

(iv)People wish to be ruled by representatives elected by them as democratic government, i.e. people's own government and makes them believe that it is suitable for their country as it is legitimate government.